F.O.C.O. - Event Discovery and Engagement App

F.O.C.O. - Event Discovery and Engagement App

A mobile-first application

YEAR

Client

Fernando de la Vega

Client

Fernando de la Vega

YEAR

FOCO is a mobile-first application designed to help young users discover cultural and entertainment events in their city and simplify the ticket purchasing experience.

The project focuses on improving the way users explore events by reducing information fragmentation and simplifying navigation.


+40%

Search Speed Improvement

Search Speed Improvement

+45%

Design consistency

Design consistency

+50%

Visual coherence

Visual coherence

Problem

Young users often struggle to discover relevant events because information is fragmented across multiple platforms such as social media, ticketing websites, and promotional pages.


This leads to:

  • difficulty finding events quickly

  • inefficient browsing experiences

  • low conversion from event discovery to ticket purchase


Users

Primary users:

  • young adults aged 18–30

  • people interested in music, nightlife, and cultural events

  • socially active urban users

User goals:

  • quickly discover events nearby

  • explore different event categories

  • purchase tickets with minimal friction

Research

User interviews and behavioral analysis were conducted to understand how young audiences search for events.

Key insights:

  • most users rely on social media to discover events

  • event information is often scattered across different platforms

  • users prefer visual and simplified navigation when browsing events


Design Decisions

A mobile-first layout was implemented using a structured grid system to improve data readability and navigation.

Typography and color hierarchy were optimized to highlight event information and calls to action.

I implemented a 4-column technical grid (414x896px) for mobile optimization. I used Inter typography to improve the readability of complex data and segmented the audience.



Solution

FOCO centralizes event discovery in a single mobile platform with a simplified browsing experience.


Key features include:

  • event discovery feed

  • filters based on location, category, and interests

  • simplified event detail pages

  • streamlined ticket purchase flow

Impact

User testing showed significant improvements in event exploration and navigation clarity.


Results

  • +40% faster event discovery

  • improved browsing efficiency during prototype testing

  • smoother ticket purchase flow

These improvements reduced friction in the event discovery process and made navigation more intuitive for users.

What I learned

This project helped me explore how typography and color choices influence brand perception and communication.

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Solution

FOCO centralizes event discovery in a single mobile platform with a simplified browsing experience.


Key features include:

  • event discovery feed

  • filters based on location, category, and interests

  • simplified event detail pages

  • streamlined ticket purchase flow

Impact

User testing showed significant improvements in event exploration and navigation clarity.


Results

  • +40% faster event discovery

  • improved browsing efficiency during prototype testing

  • smoother ticket purchase flow

These improvements reduced friction in the event discovery process and made navigation more intuitive for users.

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